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The sport of equestrian never fails to amaze people with its charm. Every other day, something new pops out of nowhere that stuns people. One such staggering video of an equestrian and certified trainer is going viral on the internet. This unorthodox display of horseback riding is just too spectacular to be missed. The equestrian Noura Al-Jabr hails from Saudi Arabia, a country that has a long history in vintage sports, especially those that include animals.

Equestrianism has a centuries-old history in Saudi Arabia, and the sport is immensely celebrated in the nation. This resurfacing video of Noura Al-Jabr goes beyond equestrianism, showcasing something truly extraordinary. She has seamlessly combined three traditional sports into one remarkable act, executing it with effortless skill.

A display of equestrian brilliance

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In this 32-second clip, Al-Jabr flawlessly demonstrates every aspect of mounted archery and sword fighting. The video, shared by Voice of America on their official Facebook page with the caption, “Saudi Female Equestrian Revives ‘Buried’ Tradition,” depicts her confidently riding a galloping horse. Al-Jabr accurately hits targets with her bow and arrow before skillfully wielding a sword to precisely cut an object in front of her while maintaining her pace on the horse

Al-Jabr is a trained equestrian and a certified mounted archery trainer, and she is determined to reintroduce this sport in her country. Al-Jabr embarked on her equestrian journey at the tender age of nine, mastering various sports deeply rooted in Saudi Arabia, such as archery, tent pegging, fencing, and more. She started her love for this equestrian sport as a hobby, which later transformed into a profound passion after she delved into Arabic manuscripts. Her efforts to revive the legacy of this sport did not go unnoticed, as she began receiving recognition from esteemed organizations.

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Saudi female equestrian grabs attention

Her resilience and hard work were supported by the Ministry of Sports and the Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation, and she started to participate in the training events affiliated with the federation. Al-Jabr now organizes the training events and guides athletes to start their equestrian journeys. Her training lessons for these horsemen and women have started to get recognized, and she has already trained several individuals.

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Apart from this, she is also competing on the global stage while representing Saudi Arabia as the first female equestrian. Noura Al-Jabr’s extraordinary skills are not just a spectacle but a revival of Saudi Arabia’s rich equestrian heritage. Her dedication has not only made her a certified trainer but also an inspiration for equestrians globally. Her journey embodies the spirit of this ancient sport’s resurgence. She is a motivation for several women in Saudi Arabia who aspire to become professionals.

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